Analgesic efficacy of a laparoscopic-guided transversus abdominis plane block versus no transversus abdominis plane block in bariatric gastric bypass surgery a retrospective analys... by Gianluca De Santo, Oliver Stumpf, Peter Look, Marc Abdelmalek, Rolf Lefering, René Mantke, Christoph Paasch

“…Conclusion The L-TAP block is a safe procedure and sufficiently reduces post-operative pain one hour after gastric bypass surgery, but does not bring any benefits in the further course. …”
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Hot-Deformed Microstructure and Texture of Ti-62222 Alloy by Chanho Park, Haeju Jo, Jae H. Kim, Jongtaek Yeom, Namhyun Kang, Wookjin Lee

“…The results showed that in the specimens before heat treatment, the morphology of the primary Ti α phase grains elongated perpendicular to the compression direction as the strain increased. In contrast, the post-heat-treated specimens (PHTSs) exhibited similar aspect ratios, regardless of the strain level, owing to grain spheroidization induced by the STA heat treatment process. …”
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War in Ukraine vs. Motherhood: Mental health self-perceptions of relocated pregnant women and new mothers by Liudmyla Krupelnytska, Alona Vavilova, Nazar Yatsenko, Magdalena Chrzan-Dętkoś, Olha Morozova-Larina, Ana Uka, Maria F. Rodríguez-Muñoz

“…However, there is a stark contrast between this relatively low inequality and the substantial reports on worsened financial conditions post-invasion. This finding underscores the significant impact of war-related financial instability on the perceived distress of pregnant women and new mothers, with financial burdens emerging as a primary predictor of their distress. …”
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Labour precariousness in the Mexican health workforce: taking to the surface a neglected problematic issue by Gustavo Nigenda, Edson Serván-Mori, Patricia Aristizabal, Rosa Amarilis Zárate-Grajales, Germán Fajardo-Dolci, Rafael Lozano

“…We used a pooled state and year fixed-effects multiple logistic regression to estimate the likelihood of having precarious employment for each survey year in both groups and according to the private/public employment sector. We conducted post hoc comparisons of quintiles of changes (2005–2022) in the adjusted percentage of labour precariousness according to the employment sector and of the private–public labour precariousness gap by state. …”
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A Systematic Retrospection and Reflections on Main Glacial Hazards of the Tibetan Plateau by Changjun Gu, Suju Li, Ming Liu, Bo Wei, Shengyue Jin, Xudong Guo, Ping Wang

“…Hazard frequency increased post-2000, especially in the Karakoram and eastern Himalayas, during June to September. (3) Changes in glacier numbers contribute most to hazard frequency (11.56%), followed by July’s temperature change (10.24%). …”
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Direct mosquito feedings on dengue-2 virus-infected people reveal dynamics of human infectiousness. by Louis Lambrechts, Robert C Reiner, M Veronica Briesemeister, Patricia Barrera, Kanya C Long, William H Elson, Alfonso Vizcarra, Helvio Astete, Isabel Bazan, Crystyan Siles, Stalin Vilcarromero, Mariana Leguia, Anna B Kawiecki, T Alex Perkins, Alun L Lloyd, Lance A Waller, Uriel Kitron, Sarah A Jenkins, Robert D Hontz, Wesley R Campbell, Lauren B Carrington, Cameron P Simmons, J Sonia Ampuero, Gisella Vasquez, John P Elder, Valerie A Paz-Soldan, Gonzalo M Vazquez-Prokopec, Alan L Rothman, Christopher M Barker, Thomas W Scott, Amy C Morrison

“…We analyzed the probability of onward transmission during 50 feeding events involving 27 participants infected with DENV-2 based on the presence of infectious virus in mosquito saliva 7-16 days post blood meal. Transmission probability was positively associated with the level of viremia and duration of extrinsic incubation in the mosquito. …”
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Atrial fibrillation in breast cancer therapy: does tamoxifen confer a lower risk than aromatase inhibitors? by Patrick A. Kwaah, Samuel A. Mensah, Emmanuel A. Agyemang, Joseph S. Kekrebesi, Daniil Katkov, Abraham Carboo, Grace Appah, Hamza A. Rashid, Jennifer M. Kwan

“…The incidence of AF was assessed at 1, 5, and 10-years post-treatment initiation. Results The study included 220,552 AI users and 73,388 tamoxifen users before matching, with 54,175 patients in each group after matching. …”
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Recrystallization processing of additively-manufactured oxide dispersion strengthened Ni alloys by Timothy Stubbs, Wenyuan Hou, Abdel Moustafa, Sam Gao, Yang Liu, Christopher P. Carter, Yuman Zhu, Zachary C. Cordero, Aijun Huang

“…This study investigates the recrystallization behaviors of an additively manufactured oxide dispersion-strengthened (ODS) alloy during post-process heat treatments, with the intention of increasing the grain size for high-temperature creep resistance. …”
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CONSIDERATIONS ON RUSSIAN PHILOSOPHY TODAY by Giorgia Rimondi

“…A central point of the discussion is the concept of the transition from the post-Soviet phase to the contemporary era. The author highlights how this transformation has fragmented the Russian philosophical landscape, divided between Soviet ideological legacies—concerning the role and tasks of the philosopher in society—and new cultural demands. …”
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Exploring the Impact of Computer-Supported Input Enhancement on Enhancing Parallel Structures in EFL Learners' Writing: A Comparative Study in Flipped Online and Face-to-Face Highe... by Mehri Farzaneh, Farzaneh Khodabandeh, Ehsan Rezvani

“…At the semester's conclusion, all participants completed a post-test essay assessment to evaluate their proficiency in utilizing parallel structures. …”
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Public-Private Partnership and Early Childhood Education in Kasese District, Uganda. by Kategaya, Raymond Mwesigye, Adyanga, Akena Francis, Ocan, Johnson

“…The study was conducted through an Ex Post Facto design study design. The target population of the study was stakeholders for early childhood education in Kasese District, Western Uganda. …”
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Effects of Agro-Based Industries on Economic Development of Kanungu District: A Case Study of Rugyeyo Sub-County. by Tukamushaba, Enos

“…Improved infrastructure will facilitate the efficient movement of agricultural products, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance market access. There should be collaboration between government agencies, non-governmental organizations, private sector stakeholders, and local communities. …”
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Assessment of Physicochemical Parameters of Harvested Rainwater in Hamuhambo Town Council Rubanda District. by Atuheire, Israel

“…However, this rainwater is mainly used directly for consumption and domestic use without any post-harvest treatment to improve the water quality since it is commonly done individually without any specialist knowledge and standard guidelines. …”
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Communication and Delivery of Project Activities: A Case Study of Selected Organisations in Kabale Municipality by AINE, ONAN

“…A Dissertation Submited to the Faculty of Post Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of Master’s in Project Planning and Management of Kabale University…”
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Staff Training Programmes and Teachers’ Job Performance in Selected Secondary Schools of Kanungu Town Council, Kanungu District by Richard Bens, Agaba

“…A Research Dissertation Submitted To the Directorate of Post Graduate Training in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of a Master of Arts Degree in Education Management of Kabale University…”
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Bias in the estimated association between all-cause mortality and long-term exposure to a specific chemical component of fine particulate matter: The example of black carbon by Jianyu Deng, Ning Kang, Xueqiu Ni, Hong Lu, Meng Wang, Mingkun Tong, Pengfei Li, Mingjin Tang, Tao Xue, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu

“…Based on the classical OVB formula, we developed a post hoc adjusted model and verified its performance via a simulation study. …”
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Identification and characterization of early human photoreceptor states and cell-state-specific retinoblastoma-related features by Dominic WH Shayler, Kevin Stachelek, Linda Cambier, Sunhye Lee, Jinlun Bai, Bhavana Bhat, Mark W Reid, Daniel J Weisenberger, Jennifer G Aparicio, Yeha Kim, Mitali Singh, Maxwell Bay, Matthew E Thornton, Eamon K Doyle, Zachary Fouladian, Stephan G Erberich, Brendan H Grubbs, Michael A Bonaguidi, Cheryl Mae Craft, Hardeep P Singh, David Cobrinik

“…Here, we used deep full-length single-cell RNA-sequencing (scRNA-seq) to distinguish post-mitotic cone and rod developmental states and identify cone-specific features related to retinoblastomagenesis. …”
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Early cerebrospinal fluid elevations of pTau-217 in severe traumatic brain injury subjects by Hamad Yadikar, Firas H. Kobeissy, Firas H. Kobeissy, Firas H. Kobeissy, Firas H. Kobeissy, Firas H. Kobeissy, Claudia Robertson, Spyridoula Tsetsou, John B. Williamson, John B. Williamson, Damon G. Lamb, Damon G. Lamb, Amy K. Wagner, Amy K. Wagner, Amy K. Wagner, Amy K. Wagner, Amy K. Wagner, Todd Kibaugh, Shih-Han Kao, Zhifeng Kou, Zhifeng Kou, Robert D. Welch, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Luis Leon-Novelo, Richard Rubenstein, Richard Rubenstein, Kevin K. W. Wang, Kevin K. W. Wang, Kevin K. W. Wang, Kevin K. W. Wang, Kevin K. W. Wang

“…Temporal analysis, ROC curves, and trajectory clustering were used for interpretation.ResultsCSF pTau-217 levels were significantly elevated in sTBI patients at 6, 12, 18, 24, and 48 h post-injury compared to controls (p < 0.05–p < 0.001), peaking around 18 h (~65 ng/mL) before declining to near-control levels by 120 h. …”
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One-month evaluation of safety and immunogenicity of a Vi-DT typhoid conjugate vaccine (Bio-TCV®) in Indonesian subjects 6 months to 45 years: A phase III randomized clinical trial... by Bernie Endyarni Medise, I. Gusti Ayu Trisna Windiani, Dominicus Husada, Rini Sekartini, Hartono Gunardi, Angga Wirahmadi, Dwiyanti Puspitasari, Leny Kartina, I. Gusti Agung Ngurah Sugitha Adnyana, I. Gusti Lanang Sidiartha, I. Made Dwi Lingga Utama, I. Ketut Agus Somia, Iris Rengganis, Sukamto Koesnoe, Hindra Irawan Satari, Soedjatmiko Soedjatmiko, Sri Rezeki Hadinegoro, Ismoedijanto Ismoedijanto, Parwati Setiono Basuki, Gatot Soegiarto, Soetjiningsih Soetjiningsih, Rini Mulia Sari, Mita Puspita, Aria Kekalih, Sreshta Mukhi, Vianca Samara Andhary, Novilia Sjafri Bachtiar, Sushant Sahastrabuddhe

“…About 936 healthy subjects were recruited and divided into 3 age groups: infants group aged 6–24 months, children group aged 2–11 years, adolescents and adults group aged 12–45 years, and followed up till 28 days post vaccination. Blood sample was taken at pre-vaccination and at 28th day post vaccination to evaluate immunogenicity. …”
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Evaluation of exploratory fluid biomarkers from a phase 1 senolytic trial in mild Alzheimer’s disease by Valentina R. Garbarino, Juan Pablo Palavicini, Justin Melendez, Nicolas R. Barthelemy, Yingxin He, Tiffany F. Kautz, Marisa Lopez-Cruzan, Julia J. Mathews, Peng Xu, Bin Zhang, Afaf Saliba, Nagarjunachary Ragi, Kumar Sharma, Dallin Mason, Samuel Johnson, Suzanne Hendrix, Suzanne Craft, Ronald C. Petersen, Jair Machado Espindola-Netto, Ailing Xue, Tamara Tchkonia, James L. Kirkland, Arash Salardini, Nicolas Musi, Randall J. Bateman, Mitzi M. Gonzales, Miranda E. Orr

“…Immunoassays, mass spectrometry and transcriptomics were performed and changes in analyte levels were assessed from baseline to post-treatment using paired t-tests. Targeted cytokine and chemokine analyses revealed increases in plasma fractalkine and MMP-7 and CSF IL-6 from baseline to post-treatment. …”
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